
About the Movie
Omanikkan Ormavaikkan is a Malayalam family drama film released in 1985. Directed by A. B. Raj, the screenplay was penned by John Paul based on a story by Prabhakar Puthur. Produced under the banner of Kalaranjini Films, this movie was specifically crafted to appeal to family audiences. The film hit theaters on February 9, 1985, during a period when Malayalam cinema was witnessing significant growth in family-oriented entertainment.
The film features Mohanlal, Santhosh, Menaka, Baby Shalini, and Maniyanpilla Raju in the lead roles. This was one of the significant films for Mohanlal during the mid-1980s, a period when he was rapidly establishing himself as a leading actor in Malayalam cinema. The movie was designed to be enjoyable for both children and adults, reflecting the family-friendly approach that was popular in Malayalam cinema during that era.
The music for the film was composed by the legendary Raveendran, with lyrics written by Poovachal Khader. The songs were performed by acclaimed singers including Vani Jairam, K. J. Yesudas, Lathika, and Sujatha Mohan. Notable songs from the movie include “Achanum Ammakkum”, “Kuttaalam Kuttaalam”, and “Pudava Njoriyum”, which became special highlights of the film and were well-received by the audience.
Cast
Mohanlal
Santhosh
Menaka Suresh
Shalini